Ngannou promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Star of combat sports, Francis Ngannou He has been struggling to find his fighting rhythm. The last time the Cameroonian competed was for the PFL in October 2024 in Saudi Arabia. On that occasion, the former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) knocked out... Renan Problem He was brutally defeated in the first round in MMA. Now, 'The Predator' is focused on his next fight, which is unlikely to be in that sport.
In an interview with 'TMZ Sports', Ngannou urged the PFL to urgently define his future and didn't stop there. The Cameroonian indicated that his interest is not in fighting MMA but in boxing. And the athlete's position is not surprising. After leaving the UFC through the back door and signing with the company, Francis has always made clear his love for the noble art.
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In fact, the athlete has appeared more often in the ring than in the PFL cage. So far, Ngannou has only fought once for the organization and has competed twice in boxing. Apparently, 'The Predator' wants more.
“I’m waiting for the PFL to tell me these days. I think they’ll tell me exactly where we stand this month, but so far, nothing. Basically, not in MMA, even though I’m in great shape,” said the former UFC champion.
Delicate moment
Despite being a star of the PFL, the relationship between the organization and Francis Ngannou She is shaken. Besides not caring about competing for the company and always showing more interest in boxing, the Cameroonian, a crucial figure in expanding the company in Africa, was absent from events held on the continent.
Therefore, the top brass of the 'Professional Fighters League' publicly criticized the fighter, a fact that displeased him. It's worth noting that when Ngannou was in the UFC, Dana White revealed that he was difficult to negotiate with.
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